Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wheaton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheaton Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Wheaton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheaton Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
73%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheaton Elementary School's ranking?
Wheaton Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wheaton Elementary School?
247 students attend Wheaton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wheaton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheaton Elementary School?
Wheaton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheaton Elementary School offer ?
Wheaton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wheaton Elementary School part of?
Wheaton Elementary School is part of Wheaton R-III School District.
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